Our Advisory Board
Advisory Visionaries
Virginia Mason Institute’s advisory board consists of seasoned leaders with expertise in healthcare operations, efficiency, and systems transformation. With a deep understanding of Virginia Mason’s renowned management methodology, they bring real-world experience to guide our mission of sustainable improvement and innovation in patient care.
Leadership
Carolyn Corvi
Carolyn Corvi was a member of the Board of Directors of Virginia Mason Health System and Virginia Mason Medical Center prior to joining the Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Board of Directors. She is the former vice president and general manager of Airplane Programs for Boeing Commercial Airplane Group. She also serves on the corporate boards of United Airlines, Allegheny Technologies, Inc., and Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc. Carolyn is a member of Women Corporate Directors, the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) and the Society of Manufacturing Engineers, and was recognized by the Northwest Chapter of the NACD as the public company director of the year in 2013. She earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Washington and master’s degree in management from Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Carolyn Corvi was a member of the Board of Directors of Virginia Mason Health System and Virginia Mason Medical Center prior to joining the Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Board of Directors. She is the former vice president and general manager of Airplane Programs for Boeing Commercial Airplane Group. She also serves on the corporate boards of United Airlines, Allegheny Technologies, Inc., and Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc. Carolyn is a member of Women Corporate Directors, the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) and the Society of Manufacturing Engineers, and was recognized by the Northwest Chapter of the NACD as the public company director of the year in 2013. She earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Washington and master’s degree in management from Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Robert (Bob) Lemon, Vice Chair
Bob Lemon has served as vice chair of the Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Board of Directors since its formation in 2021 and chairs the Quality, Safety and Patient Experience Committee. Prior to his appointment to the VMFH Board of Directors, Bob served several terms on the boards of Virginia Mason Health System, Virginia Mason Medical Center and the Benaroya Research Institute. Bob spent his entire business career with Accenture LLP, including 21 years in various managing partner roles. He specialized in information technology, process improvement and large scale project management, principally in the health care industry.
Bob Lemon has served as vice chair of the Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Board of Directors since its formation in 2021 and chairs the Quality, Safety and Patient Experience Committee. Prior to his appointment to the VMFH Board of Directors, Bob served several terms on the boards of Virginia Mason Health System, Virginia Mason Medical Center and the Benaroya Research Institute. Bob spent his entire business career with Accenture LLP, including 21 years in various managing partner roles. He specialized in information technology, process improvement and large scale project management, principally in the health care industry.
Diann Puls
Diann Puls served as a member of the CHI Franciscan Board prior to joining the Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Board of Directors. Diann is the former director of pension and risk for the Weyerhaeuser Company where she held numerous leadership roles during her career including financial services, internal auditing, and the treasurer’s department. Diann currently sits on the Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital Board and the Virginia Mason Institute Board. Diann has a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Central Washington University.
Diann Puls served as a member of the CHI Franciscan Board prior to joining the Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Board of Directors. Diann is the former director of pension and risk for the Weyerhaeuser Company where she held numerous leadership roles during her career including financial services, internal auditing, and the treasurer’s department. Diann currently sits on the Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital Board and the Virginia Mason Institute Board. Diann has a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Central Washington University.
Uli Chi, PhD, Chair
Uli Chi, PhD, has served as the chair of the Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Board of Directors since it was formed in January 2021. He was previously the board chair of CHI Franciscan and has served in health care governance leadership for over thirty years. During his business career, Uli was an award-winning technology entrepreneur who founded and led a software company that developed 3-D virtual reality software to simplify complex decision-making for consumers and businesses. He holds a doctorate in computer science from the University of Washington. Uli is currently a senior fellow at the De Pree Center for Leadership and regularly writes and teaches on the subject of wisdom and leadership.
Uli Chi, PhD, has served as the chair of the Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Board of Directors since it was formed in January 2021. He was previously the board chair of CHI Franciscan and has served in health care governance leadership for over thirty years. During his business career, Uli was an award-winning technology entrepreneur who founded and led a software company that developed 3-D virtual reality software to simplify complex decision-making for consumers and businesses. He holds a doctorate in computer science from the University of Washington. Uli is currently a senior fellow at the De Pree Center for Leadership and regularly writes and teaches on the subject of wisdom and leadership.